Morocco and PSG football star Achraf Hakimi to face trial for rape
## Trial for Paris Saint-Germain Defender
Trial for Paris Saint-Germain Defender
Achraf Hakimi, a defender for Paris Saint-Germain and a Moroccan football player, is set to stand trial for the alleged rape of a young woman at his home in a suburb of Paris in February 2023.
The Nanterre public prosecutor's office initiated a preliminary investigation after the woman, who was 24 at the time, reported the alleged incident to the police.
Hakimi has publicly denied the allegations, stating that a rape accusation should not be sufficient to justify a trial. He expressed that he looks forward to the trial, anticipating that it will bring the truth to light. Currently, no date has been set for the trial.
The Nanterre public prosecutor's office initiated a preliminary investigation after the woman, who was 24 at the time, reported the alleged incident to the police.
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique commented that the matter is "in the hands of the justice system," ahead of the team's Champions League play-off second leg match against Monaco on Wednesday.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
